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S2tbolt
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 09:14 pm: | 
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God rest ye Sgt.Mgr.
Our prayers are with you Frank, and your family... |
Etennuly
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 09:53 pm: |
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Yes, condolences all.
I too was proud of my dad. He passed seventeen years ago and I still thank him for being my dad. My mom and my brother still don't know how much it means to me to have some of his tools that I "shared" with him as a kid.
It is still a great feeling to go out into my shop and run a bench grinder to sharpen a bit and find myself saying out loud "thanks dad". That is not only the memory of the tool itself, but the time he spent teaching me to use it.
Thank you for sharing this special time.
Shit. Now I'm sad for a moment.
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Turnagain
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 09:58 pm: |
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Frank,
Very sorry for your loss. Lost my pop last September, at eighty-six. I'll leave you with this, from JB:
Through eighty-six years of perpetual motion
If he likes you he'll smile and he'll say
Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic
But I had a good life all the way
Take care, Steve |
Buelldualsport
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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Frank
God speed to you Father.
My has been gone since 95 and it is still tough.
tom |
Iamike
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:07 pm: |
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Frank,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately this is something that we all have to deal with at some time. I'm sure that any of the above that has already gone through this would be more than happy to talk with you.
Even though my younger sister died 7 years ago it still leaves me with a heavy heart about not having her around any more. You always think of the good times and wish that they could have gone on. That's one reason I am always careful about what I say to my family members because you often hear about a person saying something in mailice to soemone only to lose them right after that. They are torn with regret over the conflict in stead of happy with the memories.
I am guessing that you dad is quite proud of you. |
F_skinner
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 08:51 am: |
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All, I will be sharing this thread with my family. Thanks for all the condolences, PMs and emails. I did not expect this kind of response but it shows the true nature of the BadWeb and the people that ride Buells. It really helped me a lot just to be able to type vice talk about my Dad.
Some habits and memories that bring a smile to my face.
I have a habit of picking up washers, bolts, spark plugs and other shinny stuff off the road. My friends find this funny and odd but I always thought hey, I might have a need for this one day! My Dad explained to someone, who asked why I did performed this odd behavior, that I got that from him and he got it from his racing days when they had to get a stock car (when they really were stock) running on no budget. To this day when I find something like a shinny bolt I think of my Dad.
Another funny story I like to share is one day when I was real young my Dad took me to base and introduced me to his boss who was a Major. I asked my Dad; Why is he your boss, he is only a Major and you are a Sergeant Major? I guess I figured the more words in your title the more important you are, I have no idea what my logic was.
Thanks again everyone and I will look forward to getting back on the BadWeb upon my return from NC. |
Nevrenuf
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:23 pm: |
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where will you be in nc frank. if you don't mind saying |
Oldog
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:57 pm: |
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My condolences Frank .. |
P_squared
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 05:14 pm: |
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Frank, sincerest sympathies on your loss.
Your dad may have said the Major was his boss, but every Marine knows that it's always the Sgt. Major in charge.
Semper Fidelis. |
Chadr81
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 07:41 pm: |
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My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your father. It's hard to hear about fellow Marines passing. Sounds like he had one hell of a run.
Semper Fidelis |
Jumpinjewels
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 11:11 pm: |
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Thanks for your words, Frank. It definitely gives one to think about and act on. Both my parents are still alive at 81 and 84, so I haven't gone thru this yet and am not looking forward to it. Fortunately, they are both fairly healthy. I'm glad you have such fond memories of your Dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie and Dan |
Corporatemonkey
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 08:50 am: |
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I didn't see this thread until now.
I send my best thoughts you and your family. |
M1combat
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 03:19 pm: |
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Damn Bro...
The mere thought of my father passing brings a big lump to my throat.
I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. I can't even imagine.
Be strong. Your Mother may need that.
God speed Sir. |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 04:00 pm: |
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Hey Frank,
I am so sorry to hear about this.
The only thing that's going to take the edge off the pain is time, man. It's probably going to get worse before it gets better, and that's when you'll find out your father taught you a lot more about being a man than you realized. But take the time it takes, Frank; it's okay to be sad now.
And thanks. Your father and his generation, the Greatest Generation, saved the world during the darkest period of its history. All of us can only hope to be more like them.
Danny |
1313
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 10:04 pm: |
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Frank,
As Ulywife so eloquently put it:
We'd love to have you back here in NC, even if for a short while. You've got friends in NC.
Let us know when you will be in the area and we will be here for you!
My condolences,
1313 |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 07:53 pm: |
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My daughter, Carlee, and I went to Sgt. Major Skinner's funeral today. Frank's sister spoke of her Dad and of his wit. Sounds like he was a no-nonsense, very matter of fact kind of guy with a great sense of humor. You can tell how much this family and their friends adored Sgt. Major. It was a beautiful service, some tears were shed, but I think the true tribute came in the form of some laughter. Carlee was very moved by the Military Service, especially at the cemetery with the playing of TAPS and the 21 gun salute. When we were walking back to the truck, she said "I just want to go and hug Frank's Momma". |
Djkaplan
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 08:11 pm: |
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Old soldiers know how to go. |
F_skinner
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 11:04 am: |
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Kristi, I cannot tell you how moved I was that you and Carlee made it.
Most of the out of town family members have left now however people still stop by the house every day. Last night my Sister, Brother and I were finally able to sit down and talk and it was the first time in over a decade that we had that time to do that. My brother will be moving in with Mom and my Sister lives nearby so looks like I will be returning to Colorado as planned.
I am sitting in Dads office and am reminded of him in everything I do and see. It is comforting. We have many matters still to handle but my brother and sister have really done a great job and Dad left no loose ends.
Thanks to everyone that posted their prayers and wishes. I debated a long time if I should post anything but just writing the initial post helped me get through this a lot.
Kristi, I do not know if we will be able to get together during this visit. There is a legal matter of the "tub" my sister spoke of at the funeral.
Thank you my fellow Bullers.
Frank |
Buellerandy
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 02:30 pm: |
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Sounds like he was a very inspiring man. It definitely takes one to be a Sgt. Major in the Corps.
(Message edited by buellerandy on August 11, 2008) |
Ulywife
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:21 pm: |
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I will never be able to watch the commercial about those tubs without thinking of your Dad and his e-mails about same. What a saga!
If time permits, great, if not, I completely understand and hope to see you in March at MBVI if not before.
Kristi |
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